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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.94, 1,925.91 and 634.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.94, 1,925.91 and 634.55 is: 951.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.94 : 1,925.91 = 634.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.94/1,925.91 = 634.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.94x = 1,925.91 × 634.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.94x = 1,222,076.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,222,076.56/1,283.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 951.82

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